The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 183 Saving the Chang Family ([-]-character chapter)
In the spring of the eighth year of Hongzhi, Qiu Jun, a cabinet member, died of illness.

Although Emperor Hongzhi didn't like this master of Neo-Confucianism very much, he still decreed to stop working for a day and posthumously present Qiu Jun as "Taifu" with the posthumous title of "Wenzhuang".To show respect for philosophy.

If there is a vacant chair in the cabinet, someone will naturally fill it.

Jin Yiwei Zuo Tong knows the value room.

Chang Feng was discussing matters with a group of brothers.

Qian Ning said: "Recently, the officials in the capital have exploded. They are all guessing who will join the cabinet. Some people even started a gamble."

Chang Feng played with a green jade ring given by Qian Neng, the governor of the East Factory, and said, "Those boring Beijing officials have nothing to gamble with?"

"In Hongzhi's prosperous age, the world is peaceful. Give this group of people a fart!"

Qian Ning said with a smile: "If those Beijing officials want to win, I think I can give you a generous gift, Master Chang. You should be the first to know the names of the new cabinet members."

Chang Feng nodded: "That's right. If Emperor Fan intends to let anyone into the cabinet, he will definitely order our Jin Yiwei to check their private files first."

Fatty Xu, who is in charge of elephant taming, said while eating bananas, "Cough. If you want me to say it, you don't have to think about it. The new cabinet member must be Li Dongyang, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites."

"Even my father knows that the emperor has been cultivating Li Dongyang as a quasi-cabinet member all these years."

Shi Wenyi interjected: "The eyes and ears of Fusi in Beizhen reported that in the past few days, there have been a lot of people giving gifts to Li Dongyang! Those people also bet that Li Dongyang will join the cabinet."

Chang Feng quickly asked: "Did Li Dongyang accept those gifts?"

Shi Wenyi replied: "Li Dongyang not only closed the door to thank the guests, but also hung a dried salted fish at the gate of the mansion. Master Chang, you are very knowledgeable, what does this mean?"

Chang Feng talked eloquently: "This is an allusion about Xuanyu refusing bribes. Yang Xu, a famous official at the end of the Han Dynasty, served as the prefect of Nanyang. One of his ministers gave him a carp."

"Yang Xu has repeatedly pushed back, but Fu Cheng's kindness is hard to turn down. He has just taken office, how can he reject people thousands of miles away, and create a gap with his deputy?"

"So he took the carp. But he didn't eat it, and hung the fish on the beam of the house. Over time, the fresh fish turned into dried fish"

"Since then, Yangxu has gained the reputation of 'Xuanyu Taishou'."

"Yu Qian and Yu Shaobao once wrote a poem praising Yang Xu, saying: There are no congratulators in front of the Remaining Xi's Gate, and there are hanging fish in the Juesheng Kitchen. I rest in the breeze under the south window and read a few books by the bedside."

Shi Wenyi stretched out his thumb: "Master Chang is really knowledgeable! I am listening to Master Chang's teachings, and it feels like a spring breeze."

In fact, the allusion of Xuanyu's refusal of bribes is so famous, how could Shi Wenyi not know about it?

He deliberately pretended to be ignorant, and gave the big shopkeeper Chang Feng a chance to show off his knowledge.

Shi Wenyi was able to become Beizhen's envoy by relying on his beard, flattering horses and serving people, so he naturally has all kinds of abilities.

Qian Ning and others echoed, "Master Chang is very knowledgeable!"

Chang Feng smiled slightly: "Everyone. I have been the Zuo Tongzhi for more than a month. Today, I will set a rule for you by telling the allusion of Xuanyu's refusal to bribe."

"When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people observe it, there will be no disciples. I will not let Jin Yiwei's robe Ze become an ascetic and live a miserable life."

"Official regular silver, illegal silver, Cheng Yi, Jie Jing, Bing Tan Jing, etc. I have no objection to you accepting it."

"If Wei Li's private treasury is rich by the end of the year, I will take out half of the balance and give you New Year's Day silver according to your grade."

"But I want to warn you. Some silver can be taken, and some silver cannot be taken!"

"For example, the bribes of the officials involved in the case. For example, the bribes given by the subordinates for promotion!"

"Once I find out that you have taken money that shouldn't be taken, you will be severely punished!"

What Chang Feng said was not only about human feelings, but also the majesty of a big shopkeeper.

A group of subordinates expressed their opinions one after another, resolutely obeying the teachings of the big shopkeeper.

At this moment, a strongman entered the guard room: "I report to Master Chang, please see the Marquis of Xing'an."

Marquis of Xing'an, the patriarch of the Chang family, and Chang Feng's nominal grandpa.

Chang Feng cut off contact with the Marquis of Xing'an after Emperor Hongzhi ascended the throne.

Chang Feng was a little strange: What can he do with me?

Chang Feng ordered: "Brothers, go down to do errands first. Call the old Marquis to the duty room."

Sun Guishou, Qian Ning, Shi Wenyi, Wang Miaoxin and others all quit the housekeeping one after another and went to work separately.

Fatty Xu stayed.Raising elephants is no big deal.He is too lazy to go to the elephant training center, and usually spends his time chatting in Changfeng's guard room, or goes to Yihonglou to grab incense and steal jade.

Not long after, Old Hou Ye entered the value room.

Really 30 years in Hedong and 30 years in Hexi.The old Hou Ye who arranged Chang Feng and his son to the children's table at the banquet in the clan, made a gesture to kowtow to his knees when he saw Chang Feng!

Chang Feng quickly supported the old Hou Ye: "Grandpa, the grandparents kneel down to the grandchildren, I will be struck by thunder!"

The ass decides the head.Chang Feng has been in power for nine years, and he is no longer the reckless young man he was back then.

When he first gained power, he went to the old Hou Ye's birthday with a mentality of revenge.In front of so many people, it was a good meal to ridicule him.

Thinking about it now, it is really unnecessary.

After all, they are relatives.Seniority is there again.It's really not good to spread the word about people's face when they are developed.

On the other hand, if it wasn't for the insult of the old Hou Ye to the father and son of the Chang family.How could Chang Feng be so motivated.I'm afraid it will be difficult to achieve today's achievements.

Old Hou Ye said with tears: "I shouldn't have despised you and your father at the beginning. When I came to see you today, I really encountered something like the sky falling and couldn't deal with it."

Chang Feng helped Old Hou Ye onto the chair, and served the old Hou Ye tea with his own hands: "Grandpa, please take a sip of tea and talk slowly."

How could Lao Hou be in the mood to drink tea?He said: "My eldest grandson, oh, that is, your cousin Chang Qingyuan was arrested by Dongchang!"

Chang Feng asked calmly: "Oh? Is it a homicide case?"

Old Hou Ye shook his head slightly: "That's not true."

Chang Feng said confidently: "As long as there is no homicide or murder, I will guarantee his safety. Tell me what's going on?"

Old Hou Ye told the whole story.

Chang Qingyuan likes to gamble with the nobles in Beijing.

Last night during the gambling game, he drank too much and got into an argument with Princess Yongkang's son-in-law, Cui Yuan, and punched Cui's son-in-law black in the eye.

Princess Yongkang is the most beloved sister of Emperor Hongzhi.Is this okay?
Cui Consort's servant reported directly to Dongchang.Dongchang sent a fan to arrest Chang Qingyuan.

Chang Feng smiled and said, "Cough. I thought it was a big deal. You sit here for a while, and I'll go to Dongchang to find people."

"Fatty, you can drink tea and chat with Grandpa here for a while."

The old Hou Ye never expected Chang Feng to agree so happily, and thanked him a thousand times.

Chang Feng left Jinyiwei and went to Dongchang.

Dugong Qian Neng is eating Yanchuan red dates sent from Shaanxi by Wang Shu's trustee in the value room.

Qian Neng said with a smile: "Hey, the treasurer of Jinyiwei is here! Quickly taste the Yanchuan red dates sent by that bastard Wang Shu. Hey, everything is so sweet!"

Chang Feng said: "I have something to ask my boss!"

According to the rules set by Emperor Taizong, Dongchang supervises Jinyiwei.Therefore, people in Jinyiwei privately called Qian Neng, the governor of the East Factory, "the boss".

Qian Neng asked: "What's the matter, you, the shopkeeper, want to do it yourself?"

Chang Feng replied: "Cough. My cousin beat Concubine Cui because of gambling yesterday."

Qian Neng put down the jujube in his hand: "Huh? You mean that brat from the Xing'an Marquis Mansion?"

Chang Feng nodded: "That's right, that's him. He's my cousin of the same clan who hasn't released the fifth server."

Qian Neng slapped his head: "Why did I forget? You are from the lineage of Marquis Xing'an. This is really flooding the Dragon King Temple, and the whole family no longer knows each other."

"Come on, let Chang Qingyuan go!"

After finishing talking, Qian Neng forced Chang Feng a handful of red dates: "Taste the dates, wait for a while."

Chang Feng ate two red dates and praised: "Sure enough, it's sweet."

Qian Neng said with a smile: "Wang Shu, that bastard deliberately disgusted me. He said in the letter that the fertilizer for the jujube tree was his excrement."

After hearing this, Chang Feng choked on the jujube skin and coughed violently.

It took him a while to recover: "The prince is still so funny!"

Not long after, two banners brought Chang Yuanqing over.

Qian Neng complained: "If you report Chang Feng's name earlier, Dongchang will not arrest you!"

Chang Yuanqing is dumb and eats coptis.He thought that Chang Fengji hated the Marquis of Xing'an, and if he used his banner, he might be dealt with even worse.

Chang Feng said: "Cousin, you have to restrain yourself in the future. Today is not the Yongle Dynasty where our ancestors were favored. Xing'an Hou Mansion has long since fallen."

"It's not good for you to provoke anyone, but to provoke the emperor's brother-in-law."

Chang Yuanqing repeatedly said: "Ah, my cousin taught me the lesson."

Qian Neng said to Chang Feng: "People can be released. But Concubine Cui must have an explanation."

Chang Feng nodded: "That's easy to say. I'll take my cousin to the Princess Mansion to make amends to the son-in-law."

Qian Neng said: "This is the best."

Chang Feng suddenly remembered something, he smiled and said, "Duke, I'm sorry. Do you have a bank note with you? I came out in a hurry, so I didn't bring a bank note."

"To make an apology, you have to offer some compensation money to the son-in-law."

The relationship between Chang Feng and Qian Neng is very strong now.The iron has reached the point where you can directly ask for a loan.

Qian Neng took out a 200 tael bank note from his sleeve, and said half-jokingly: "No, 200 tael. It means it. Remember to return it to me, boy!"

"Don't make it to the end. If your cousin makes trouble, I'll pay for it."

Chang Feng took the bank note unceremoniously: "How can I do it. I will send someone to pay back your old money in the afternoon."

Chang Feng led Chang Qingyuan to Princess Yongkang's mansion.

The princess mansion is not so easy to enter.The concierge is as proud as [-] million.

But the concierge treats Chang Feng differently.Who doesn't know that Master Chang of Jin Yiwei is now the emperor's number one favorite?

The concierge didn't even dare to take the door bag, so he led Chang Feng and Chang Yuanqing to find Cui Fuma.

Cui Fuma's right eye socket was still swollen.

Chang Feng hurriedly said: "Cousin, don't you hurry up and kowtow to the son-in-law?"

Concubine Cui said angrily, "I didn't expect this guy to be your cousin."

Chang Yuanqing kowtowed to Cui Fuma: "I drank wine before playing Sic Bo last night, and I made a fool of myself with the strength of the wine. Please also be magnanimous, my son-in-law."

Chang Feng laughed along: "My lord son-in-law, you have a lot of adults, please spare him this time! Oh, this is compensation money."

After finishing speaking, Chang Feng presented the 200 taels of silver notes.

Cui Fuma didn't refuse the banknote, he said: "I don't have to give other people's face. I will give you the face of the treasurer of Jinyiwei."

"Forget it, get up. Next time, don't be so dark!"

Chang Yuanqing hurriedly said: "How dare there be a next time. Oh no, next time you will hit me."

Cui Fuma asked Chang Feng: "Why didn't your sister come to find the princess these few days and take her to the Yongding River to fish for bastards?"

"The princess was still talking about your sister this morning."

Emperor Hongzhi's three younger sisters were about the same age as Chang Tian, ​​and they got along very well with her.

Chang Tian grew up in the folk market.The princesses loved her street entertainment.For example, a popular entertainment activity in the old capital—fishing for bastards by the Yongding River.

Chang Feng said with a smile: "Don't mention it, the prince has become obsessed with kicking shuttlecock these days, and let her play shuttlecock with him every day."

Cui Fuma smiled and said: "Your sister is really loved by everyone. She can be called the sweet pastry in the capital. From the princesses to the prince, they all kiss her as if they were born from a mother's womb."

Chang Feng said: "I'll tell her. Let her come to find the princess tomorrow and go fishing for bastards by the Yongding River."

Cui Fuma nodded: "Success. I know you are a busy person, so I won't keep you for lunch."

Chang Feng led Chang Yuanqing out of the princess mansion.

Chang Yuanqing cupped her hands: "Cousin, thank you! This time I can only escape because of you."

"In the past, the Marquis of Xing'an had wronged you. I will make amends to you!"

Chang Feng waved his hand magnanimously: "The past is over. Nine years ago, when I was young and small-minded, I offended my grandpa. Now I feel ashamed when I think about it."

"Blood is thicker than water. I can't write two regular characters with one stroke."

Chang Feng led Chang Yuanqing to Jinyiwei.

Old Hou Ye was surprised: "You rescued people so quickly? That's Dongchang!"

Fatty Xu smiled and said, "Master thief, Chang Feng's entry into Dongchang is like entering his own dining room. Getting people from Dongchang is as easy as knocking a melon seed in the dining room."

Old Hou Ye is thankful again.

Then he tentatively asked: "Look, it's about writing you into our family tree."

Chang Feng cupped his hands: "Recognizing the ancestors and returning to the clan is like finding the roots. Please trouble me to enter the genealogy."

"But there is no need to change the name. If the name is changed, I am afraid that the officials in the capital will not know which one is Chang Qingfeng."

Old Hou Ye clapped his hands: "Come on! It's all up to you. Enter the family tree and don't change your name! Among the two generations below me in the Chang family, you are the most promising!"

Chang Feng said with a smile: "It all depends on the virtues accumulated by the ancestors."

Send away the old Hou Ye, grandson and grandson.Fatty Xu asked Chang Feng: "Why is your attitude towards the Chang family so different from nine years ago?"

Chang Feng said: "I have experienced so many things in these years. I have an experience. That is, you can't be too mean!"

"In any case, it's a surname, an ancestor. Besides, even ordinary people don't want to see poor relatives."

"Also. If it wasn't for the old Hou Ye who asked me to make the children's table with my father, my father would not have sold out all the family property and sent me to Jinyiwei."

"Maybe I'm still a poor scholar taking the exam. How can I have the power and wealth I have today?"

Fatty Xu said with emotion: "Hey, a person who stands in his thirties. What he says is different from that of a young man in his early twenties."

Chang Feng also sighed with emotion: "Yes. In a blink of an eye, our brothers are both 30 years old. Life is like a wild donkey who is sloppy!"

In the evening, Chang Feng returned to the mansion.

Today is the day when the prospective brother-in-law will come to eat.

According to the rules, engaged men and women cannot casually meet in private.

Chang Tian didn't see Huang Yuan for a few days, and he was like a cat scratching him.

Chang Feng simply asked Huang Yuan to come to the house every seven days to share dinner.

After dinner, he can also discuss stereotyped art with Huang Yuan.

This autumn, Huang Yuan will take part in the Beizhili Township Examination.If you can win the promotion.In the spring of next year, he will go to the Tribute Academy with Chang Feng and take the examination of Chunwei.

The family sat down in the dining room.

Chang Tian does not have the appearance of a savage princess, but rather the shyness of a young daughter-in-law who has never been married.

While eating, Chang Feng said to his brother-in-law, "Your father always suffers from leg pain. Governor Shi just sent me some prairie wolf skins two days ago. Take them back and make your father's bed."

Huang Yuan said: "Thank you, Brother Chang."

Chang Feng asked again: "Is it okay to study in the Imperial College?"

Huang Yuandao: "Very well! The lecturers are all masters of Neo-Confucianism and great Confucians in the world. Several examiners have also done the provincial examination."

"Thanks to Brother Chang, I was able to get such a good opportunity to study."

Chang Feng said with a smile: "Thanks to Eunuch Qian. It is he who helped you get the certificate of supervision."

Huang Yuan suddenly asked: "Brother Chang, if you are selected for the Jinshi next year on the gold list, will you continue to be a Jinyiwei or a civil servant?"

Chang Feng said: "It depends on what the emperor wants. Don't think so far. I don't expect to be a Jinshi next year."

"As long as there are a few more circles on the test paper, it will be worthy of the hard work of burning oil."

The whole family just eats.Chang Feng and Huang Yuan went to the study to discuss their recent exam essays.

Chang Feng lamented that reading really depends on talent.

Huang Yuan is only 16 years old, so I don't know how much more subtle his articles are than his!

He felt a little regretful: with Huang Yuan's talent and learning, he might be able to enter the top two in the future.However, he wanted to be the Princess Yibin, so he couldn't hold a real job.

Huang Yuan didn't care about this matter.From ancient times to the present, 16 years old is the age to believe in love.

For the one he loves, he is willing to not be an official for the rest of his life.What's more, there is also a vain title of Yibin in the clan's mansion, which can guarantee wealth and honor for a lifetime.

It was late at night, and Chang Feng went to Liu Xiaoyan's bedroom.

Needless to say, the husband and wife had a fight.

After that, Liu Xiaoyan began to tell Chang Feng the gossip about the circle of ladies.

Liu Xiaoyan said: "I heard that Liu Zhang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, is interested in the chair of the cabinet. He is looking around for it."

Chang Feng snorted coldly: "A cabinet member is different from an ordinary official position. It needs to be appointed by the emperor. It's a fart."

Liu Xiaoyan said: "People die for money, and officials die for their jobs. Mrs. Liu doesn't even wear gold hairpins and gold bracelets recently."

"It is said that all her jewelry was sold by Liu Butang. The money was used to find the old man's missing son."

Chang Feng didn't take it seriously: "It's a waste of effort. Even if you sell all your property, who will you give the money to? Could it be given to the emperor to buy cabinet chairs?"

Liu Xiaoyan half-lyed on the mandarin duck pillow: "My sisters all said that Li Dongyang is the most likely to join the cabinet, followed by Xie Qian."

"Li Dongyang is slow and good at planning. Xie Qian can speak well, no matter how smart a person is, he can get him out of the way."

"But why doesn't the emperor let Ma Wensheng enter the court? In terms of seniority, who can compare to Ma Wensheng in civil and military affairs in the Manchu Dynasty?"

Chang Feng said: "You don't understand this, do you? The selection of cabinet members pays attention to checks and balances."

"It is precisely because of Ma Wensheng's seniority that he has been in charge of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Officials for many years. That is why he cannot be allowed to join the cabinet."

"If he joins the cabinet, I'm afraid the first and second assistants will listen to him. The most important thing is that the emperor should be afraid of him."

Chang Feng believed that Liu Zhang could not buy cabinet chairs with money.

He was wrong.At the critical moment of promotion, you need the help of key people.

That person is not necessarily Emperor Hongzhi.

Liu Zhang gave all the money to Bingbi, the supervisor of rites, and Li Guang, the steward of Kunning Palace.

(End of this chapter)